Precision Strain Gages and Sensors

1 Precision Strain Gages and Sensors Databook General Purpose Special Purpose Weldable Temperature Sensors Residual Stress Precision Strain Gages and Sensors Micro-Measurements Box 27777. Raleigh, NC 27611. PH: +1-919-365-3800. FAX: +1-919-365-3945. Disclaimer ALL PRODUCTS, PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND DATA ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. vishay Precision Group, Inc., its affiliates, agents, and employees, and all persons acting on its or their behalf (collectively, VPG ), disclaim any and all liability for any errors, inaccuracies or incompleteness contained herein or in any other disclosure relating to any product. The product specifications do not expand or otherwise modify VPG's terms and conditions of purchase, including but not limited to, the warranty expressed therein.

2 VPG makes no warranty, representation or guarantee other than as set forth in the terms and conditions of purchase. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, VPG disclaims (i) any and all liability arising out of the application or use of any product, (ii) any and all liability, including without limitation special, consequential or incidental damages, and (iii) any and all implied warranties, including warranties of fitness for particular purpose, non-infringement and merchantability. Information provided in datasheets and/or specifications may vary from actual results in different applications and performance may vary over time. Statements regarding the suitability of products for certain types of applications are based on VPG's knowledge of typical requirements that are often placed on VPG products.

3 It is the customer's responsibility to validate that a particular product with the properties described in the product specification is suitable for use in a particular application. You should ensure you have the current version of the relevant information by contacting VPG prior to performing installation or use of the product, such as on our website at No license, express, implied, or otherwise, to any intellectual property rights is granted by this document, or by any conduct of VPG. The products shown herein are not designed for use in life-saving or life-sustaining applications unless otherwise expressly indicated. Customers using or selling VPG products not expressly indicated for use in such applications do so entirely at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify VPG for any damages arising or resulting from such use or sale.

4 Please contact authorized VPG personnel to obtain written terms and conditions regarding products designed for such applications. Product names and markings noted herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. Table of Contents Precision Strain Gages . General Designation Gage Series Selection Selection Strain Gage LINEAR PATTERNS (GENERAL-USE). Other Linear TEE ROSETTES (GENERAL-USE). For technical questions, contact Revision: 03-Feb-2016 3. Table of Contents Other Tee Rosette RECTANGULAR ROSETTES (GENERAL-USE). Other Rectangular Rosette DELTA ROSETTES (GENERAL-USE). Other Delta Rosette SHEAR/TORQUE ROSETTES (GENERAL-USE). Other Shear/Torque SR-4 Strain Gages . FAE SPECIAL USE Sensors .

5 Residual Stress Magnetic Field Standard Weldable Sealed Weldable High-Temperature Weldable High-Temperature Shear Modulus Testing Concrete Embedment Temperature Sensors and LST Manganin Crack Detection Crack Propagation Linear Displacement Cable-Extension Displacement Strain GAGE ACCESSORIES AND INSTRUMENTS. Strain Gage Instrument TECHNICAL DATA FOR GENERAL-USE Strain Gages . Gage Series Stress Analysis Optional Features Stress Analysis For technical questions, contact . 4 Revision: 03-Feb-2016. General Information .. 6. Designation 8. Selection Chart .. 9. Selection Criteria .. 11. Strain Gage Dimensions .. 13. Precision Strain Gages For technical questions, contact 5. General Information Stress Analysis Strain Gages HOW TO USE THE LISTINGS.

6 General-use Micro-Measurements Strain Gages are listed in groups according to grid geometry: Linear patterns Delta rosettes Tee rosettes Shear/torque patterns Rectangular rosettes For each of these grid geometries, those patterns most commonly used by our customers are listed first with complete specifications. Additional listings with partial specifications follow for the less commonly used patterns. In both listings, the gage patterns appear in alpha-numeric order, increasing from the shortest grid lengths to the longest. Some seldom, if ever, ordered patterns listed in previous versions of this databook have been omitted. We will, of course, continue to make these patterns available upon request for customers presently using them.

7 For details, contact the Applications Engineering Department at the Micro-Measurements sales office nearest you. Separate listings are provided for special-use Strain Gages and Sensors : Residual stress Embedment Gages Magnetic fields Temperature Sensors Weldable Gages Crack detection Sensors High temperature Gages Crack propagation Sensors Manganin pressure Gages Displacement Sensors Shear modulus Gages ADVANCED Sensors Gages . Customers whose application requires Gages for the manufacture of Precision commercial transducers are strongly encouraged to contact our Applications Engineering Department. They can provide assistance in the selection of the proper Advanced Sensor for your particular application.

8 CUSTOM Gages . Micro-Measurements maintains the most extensive variety of catalog Strain Gages available today. Whether for stress analysis, transducer manufacturing, or special-purpose applications, we have not only a wide selection, but also a large and varied inventory that is readily available for immediate delivery. However, many of our customers have applications requiring Gages that are manufactured to their individual specifications. While we believe our wide variety of standard catalog Gages will satisfy most requirements, we recognize the need for custom products and are committed to serving it well. To request a quotation for a custom gage, please contact our Applications Engineering Department.

9 For technical questions, contact Document No.: 11501. 6 Revision: 26-Aug-2015. General Information Stress Analysis Strain Gages APPLICATIONS SUPPORT. Micro-Measurements maintains an experienced and highly trained applications engineering staff. Our Applications Engineers are as close as your telephone, and we urge you to call them for recommendations in Strain gage selection to satisfy your particular test requirements. TECHNICAL INFORMATION. Detailed technical information about the selection and application of Strain Gages can be found in the special series of Tech Notes, Tech Tips, and Instruction Bulletins on Strain gage technology. Thorough familiarity with these publications will help ensure consistent success in the use of Micro-Measurements Strain Gages .

10 We also offer our customers an extensive assortment of additional product and technical literature, available in the Strain gage technology knowledge base on our website at: Gages /knowledge-base-list/. Strain GAGE ACCESSORIES AND INSTRUMENTATION. In addition to an extensive selection of Strain Gages , Micro-Measurements offers a complete range of complementary products. Strain gage accessories include surface preparation materials, adhesives, installation tools, protective coatings, leadwire, and a host of other application tools, hardware, and supplies. Instruments range from portable, digital Strain indicators, to sophisticated computer-controlled systems for the acquisition, storage, and reduction of test data.